At Alliance Chiropractic Center, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Hickory office.

Cox Flexion Distraction Technique

Dr. Shook treats many patients with disc conditions, spinal pain, and spinal stenosis utilizing the Cox Flexion Distraction Technique.  Dr. Shook is one of only thirteen actively certified Doctors in North Carolina.  Dr. Shook was trained and certified by Dr. Cox  in the management and delivery of the Cox Flexion Distraction Technique.  Cox Technique research has, and continues to be government funded.  Dr. Cox has lead this research at national college of Health Sciences and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine.  If you are considering spinal surgery, please do not hesitate to contact us, we many be able to help you with this nonsurgical spinal decompression technique.  We encourage interdisciplinary management of your care, and will work with your medical doctor to ensure that you get the best care possible.

Chiropractic Care

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr.  Shook has extensive training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Corrective Traction (CBP Therapy)

Sometimes exercises and adjustments are not enough. If there is abnormality in the patient’s neck or low back, it doesn’t matter how often they get adjusted, get massages or exercise, in most cases their relief will remain short-term because their underlying spinal structure will remain uncorrected. Our office is one of only a handful in the greater Charlotte region which is properly trained and certified to provide ideal correction to a patient’s spinal structure through Chiropractic Biophysics Technique. 

Active Release Technique (ART)

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Foot Orthotics

Your feet are the foundation of your body, supporting you when you stand, walk, or run. Dr. Brad Shook utilizes state-of-the-art digital technology to scan your feet to determine if any underlying structural abnormalities exist which could be contributing to your symptoms.  Our spinal pelvic stabilizers, or foot orthotics, are custom-made to support all three arches of the foot, which creates a balanced foundation.  For more information on foot orthotics, please click this link.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction by as much as 30-40%. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you. Dr. Brad Shook can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

Physiotherapy

To complement and enhance the healing effects of Dr. Brad's  specific Chiropractic adjustment treatment, we at Alliance Chiropractic Center also provide the following physiological therapeutic procedures:

• Interferential electrical muscle stimulation  
• Mechanical traction
• Cryotherapy
• Moist heat therapy
• Massage